Frutation vs Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Frutation vs Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
	
		| Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
	
		
		
	
	
		| Investment | $119,450 - $253,145 | $1,250,000 - $2,000,000 | 
	
		| Franchise Fee | N/A | $75,000 | 
	
		| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% | 
	
		| Advertising Fee | 2% | 0.8% | 
	
		| Year Founded | 2006 | 1997 | 
	
		| Year Franchised | 2006 | 2003 | 
	
		| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10 | 
	
		| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10 | 
	
		| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
	
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 Business Experience Requirements | 
	
		
		
	
	
		| Experience | - | - | 
	
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 Financing Options | 
	
		
		
	
	
		|  | In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | 
	
		| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
	
		| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
	
		| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
	
		| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
	
		| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
	
		| Payroll | -/- | -/- | 
	
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 Training & Support | 
	
		
		
	
	
		| Training | - | Austin, TX  Four weeks 
 On-site     Two weeks | 
	
		| Support | - | - | 
	
		| Marketing | - | Co-Op Advertising 
National Advertising 
Regional Advertising  Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:	Pre-Show Media | 
	
		| Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time | 
	
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 Expansion Plans | 
	
		
		
	
	
		| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
	
		| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
	
		| International Expansion | - | - | 
Company Overviews
About Frutation
Frutation is the place where a splash of fruity flavor meets common sense. When the finest fruit in the world meets your taste buds and all your expectations. When you can go for something smart, on the go.
 The Frutation menu includes a variety of choices that are made fresh, often right in front of the customer, such as the Fruithy™ (fruit smoothies), fresh fruit juices, fruit salads, Frusala™ (spiced fruit salads), fruit sundaes and a variety of dipped fruit. All products are made from fresh fruit, gourmet chocolate and other all-natural ingredients. Frutation is brought to you by Edible Arrangements, which means our fruit is the finest available. You can even order a fresh fruit bouquet and have it delivered right to your door. Now that's refreshing.
About Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
We want to share the quality experience of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with people nationwide.  
We have world-wide recognition as a leader in
 the cinema/dining concept. 
We strive for excellence in quality, service, sound quality and film presentation. 
We have received excellent reviews in national and international publications because 
of the 
experience we create with our no-talking policy and our pre-show 
philosophy. 
We have become a household name with
 hard-core movie fans for our unique events. 
We are looking for partners experienced in the hospitality business.